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Pinched Nerve in Melbourne

Chiropractors treat pinched nerves with targeted spinal adjustments, nerve mobilisation, soft-tissue therapy, and corrective exercises to relieve pressure and restore nerve function.

449 practitioners Melbourne, VIC

Chiropractors Who Treat Pinched Nerve

Dr Nathan Jenner
Open Saturday Athletes & Sports
Prahran VIC 3181, VIC
5.0
16 reviews
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Karma Health
Open Saturday Health Fund Rebates
Ringwood VIC 3134, VIC
5.0
14 reviews
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Innate Wisdom
Open Saturday Low-Force / Gentle
Caulfield South VIC 3162, VIC
5.0
11 reviews
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Open Saturday Low-Force / Gentle
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Dr. Joe Bonanno
Open Saturday Athletes & Sports
Sunshine VIC 3020, VIC
5.0
2 reviews
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Open Saturday Athletes & Sports Back Pain +6 more
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Align Chiropractic
Activator Method Athletes & Sports
South Melbourne VIC 3205, VIC
5.0
41 reviews
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Activator Method Athletes & Sports Back Pain +21 more
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Penny Seuren
Open Saturday Female Practitioner
Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, VIC
5.0
1 reviews
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Open Saturday Female Practitioner
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Your Chiro
Back Pain Health Fund Rebates
Ascot Vale VIC 3032, VIC
5.0
35 reviews
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Back Pain Health Fund Rebates Neck Pain +7 more
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Pando Society
Sports Injury Open Saturday
Elwood VIC 3184, VIC
5.0
192 reviews
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Sports Injury Open Saturday Open Sunday +4 more
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Aligned Health
Open Saturday Athletes & Sports
Box Hill VIC 3128, VIC
5.0
24 reviews
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Open Saturday Athletes & Sports Back Pain +15 more
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Posture Patterns
Posture Correction Open Saturday
Melbourne VIC 3000, VIC
5.0
222 reviews
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Posture Correction Open Saturday Open Sunday +6 more
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Sportspinal Health
Sports Injury Spinal Decompression
Hawthorn VIC 3122, VIC
5.0
39 reviews
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Indah Health
Sports Injury Open Saturday
Frankston VIC 3199, VIC
5.0
13 reviews
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Sports Injury Open Saturday Myotherapy +4 more
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Spino Concept
Open Saturday Posture Correction
Blackburn VIC 3130, VIC
5.0
6 reviews
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Open Saturday Posture Correction Scoliosis +1 more
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MEDICUS
Allied Health Services Acupuncture
Balwyn North VIC 3104, VIC
5.0
3 reviews
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Allied Health Services Acupuncture Back Pain +4 more
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Dr Tony Briggs
Open Saturday Athletes & Sports
Highett VIC 3190, VIC
5.0
11 reviews
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Open Saturday Athletes & Sports Cold Laser Therapy +3 more
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Dr Chris Webster
Pregnancy & Prenatal Back Pain
Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, VIC
5.0
7 reviews
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Back Pain Family-Friendly +5 more
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Athletic Spine
Allied Health Services Open Saturday
Brunswick VIC 3056, VIC
5.0
20 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday Back Pain +2 more
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Align HQ
Arthritis Back Pain
Somerville VIC 3912, VIC
5.0
5 reviews
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Arthritis Back Pain Early Morning +6 more
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Flex Spinal
Spinal Decompression Open Saturday
Glen Iris VIC 3146, VIC
5.0
13 reviews
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Spinal Decompression Open Saturday
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Dr David Bagas
Open Saturday Activator Method
Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, VIC
5.0
2 reviews
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Open Saturday Activator Method Applied Kinesiology +19 more
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Melbourne Sports & Spinal
Allied Health Services Athletes & Sports
Blackburn South VIC 3130, VIC
5.0
11 reviews
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Allied Health Services Athletes & Sports Health Fund Rebates +11 more
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Move Well Health
Back Pain Family-Friendly
Albert Park VIC 3206, VIC
4.9
44 reviews
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Back Pain Family-Friendly Health Fund Rebates +9 more
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Brunswick Health
Allied Health Services Open Saturday
Brunswick West VIC 3055, VIC
4.9
388 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday Acupuncture +8 more
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Back Into Health
Acupuncture Family-Friendly
Blackburn North VIC 3130, VIC
4.9
64 reviews
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Acupuncture Family-Friendly Headache & Migraine +17 more
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Diskin Life
Open Sunday Athletes & Sports
Fitzroy VIC 3065, VIC
4.9
271 reviews
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Open Sunday Athletes & Sports Back Pain +8 more
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Kirsh Chiropractic
Back Pain Headache & Migraine
Blackburn VIC 3130, VIC
4.9
100 reviews
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Back Pain Headache & Migraine Health Fund Rebates +8 more
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Think Chiropractic
Back Pain Headache & Migraine
Hampton Park VIC 3976, VIC
4.8
137 reviews
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Back Pain Headache & Migraine Health Fund Rebates +15 more
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Reclaim Health
Open Saturday Acupuncture
Carlton North VIC 3054, VIC
4.8
133 reviews
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Open Saturday Acupuncture Back Pain +11 more
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City Health
Allied Health Services Open Saturday
Melbourne VIC 3000, VIC
4.7
66 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday Acupuncture +20 more
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Bayswater Health
Cold Laser Therapy Cupping Therapy
Bayswater VIC 3153, VIC
4.5
2 reviews
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Dr Anna Kubicki
Female Practitioner Activator Method
Burwood East VIC 3151, VIC
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Female Practitioner Activator Method Acupuncture +14 more
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Chirocentre
Early Morning Family-Friendly
Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, VIC
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Early Morning Family-Friendly Health Fund Rebates +6 more
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About Pinched Nerve

A pinched nerve, medically known as nerve compression or radiculopathy, occurs when surrounding tissues such as bones, discs, muscles, or tendons apply excessive pressure to a nerve. This can happen anywhere along the spine or at peripheral sites such as the wrist, elbow, or shoulder. Symptoms typically include sharp or burning pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the area supplied by the affected nerve. In the cervical spine, a pinched nerve may cause symptoms radiating into the arm and hand, while lumbar nerve compression often causes pain and numbness down the leg.

Chiropractic care is a highly effective first-line treatment for pinched nerves. Your chiropractor will conduct a detailed neurological examination to identify the specific nerve involved and the site of compression. Treatment focuses on reducing pressure on the nerve through targeted spinal adjustments, mobilisation techniques, flexion-distraction therapy for disc-related compression, and soft-tissue therapy to release muscular tension around the nerve pathway. Nerve mobilisation and gliding techniques help restore normal nerve movement and reduce irritation. Research in the Spine Journal supports spinal manipulation for cervical and lumbar radiculopathy.

Your chiropractor will prescribe specific exercises to maintain the improvements gained during treatment and may recommend postural changes or ergonomic modifications. Most pinched nerves respond well to conservative chiropractic care within 4 to 8 weeks. However, progressive neurological deficits such as increasing weakness or loss of reflexes require prompt referral for medical assessment.

Pinched Nerve FAQs

Can a chiropractor fix a pinched nerve?

Yes. Chiropractors can effectively treat pinched nerves by reducing the pressure on the affected nerve through spinal adjustments, mobilisation, and soft-tissue therapy. Most pinched nerves respond well to conservative chiropractic care within 4 to 8 weeks.

How do I know if I have a pinched nerve?

Common signs of a pinched nerve include sharp or burning pain that radiates along a specific path, numbness or tingling in the arm or leg, muscle weakness, and pins-and-needles sensations. Your chiropractor can perform specific neurological tests to confirm the diagnosis and identify the affected nerve.

What causes a pinched nerve in the neck?

A pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) is most commonly caused by disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, or bone spurs narrowing the space where the nerve exits the spine. Poor posture, repetitive movements, and acute injury can all contribute to the development of a pinched nerve.